I want that Labubu, and I want it now!

Labubus are causing trouble. They’re just toys, but the mayhem is real. The trouble, though, is actually due to humans who will do just about anything to get a Labubu of their own—or to make fast cash selling stolen goods. 

Young folks are driving the Labubu trend. They spot Labubus online. They spend hours outside stores just to grab a gremlin. 

Much worse, some people steal. In August, a group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubus from a California store. Another time, thieves stole about $30,000 in Labubus over multiple days. The thieves planned to resell and ship the dolls across the country.

Did you know the Bible talks about Labubus?

Okay, it doesn’t mention them by name. But if you read 1 Timothy 6:6-12, you might see a connection to Labubus. Ask yourself: What happens when people worship stuff more than God?

Jesus tells people to “lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven.” Labubus won’t last. Moths could eat them. Thieves could—and do—break in and steal them. In God’s kingdom, “neither moth nor rust destroy” and “thieves do not break in and steal.” (Matthew 6:20)

Trends sometimes show us when people value the wrong things—or value good things too highly. Labubus are cute. They’re creative. They’re fun to collect. But treasures like toys usually end up gathering dust under a bed before long. Serving Jesus—even in small ways—builds treasure in heaven that will never fade away. 

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. — Ephesians 4:28